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3 Covers, 1 Dress

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Vogue Magazine</b></span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Dolce & Gabbana dress</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyms6SFFBFjVkj04DQeO4eUR_9RaSXBnfdYMXMlgE-hf2ANibUolZw_CkxI3wbBb5v6JzDC60UXVCfhccPxyErABVg1tpCbfumlUmKi_jsa04vlid7fviY-yM9sXP0kiFzep6saq8bRbY/s1600/vogue+cover.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyms6SFFBFjVkj04DQeO4eUR_9RaSXBnfdYMXMlgE-hf2ANibUolZw_CkxI3wbBb5v6JzDC60UXVCfhccPxyErABVg1tpCbfumlUmKi_jsa04vlid7fviY-yM9sXP0kiFzep6saq8bRbY/s640/vogue+cover.jpg" width="452" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Either someone at Vogue hasn't done their homework or this is just one popular dress. It features on three different covers of Vogue Magazine, two in the same month. The sheer white broderie Anglaise dress is by <i>Dolce & Gabbana - </i>from their Spring/Summer 2011 Collection. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">For the April issue of Vogue Paris, the dress is worn by Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen (top left). American model Britt Maren wears it on the cover of Vogue Germany, also for April 2011 (pictured bottom left). The trend started with Vogue España in February, with French model Constance Jablonski on the cover (bottom right). I bet this dress will be in high demand after the triple cover feature from the world's fashion bible. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Clever planning or innocent mistake? </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div>

3 Covers, 1 Dress

Vogue Magazine Dolce & Gabbana dress Either someone at Vogue hasn't done their homework or this is just one popular dress. It featur...

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This Week's Trend - Black Dresses

<b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Red Carpet Fashion</span></span></span></b><br /><br /><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">Black Dresses</span></span></b><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Times, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Black dresses were scattered all over celebville this week. </span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These are some of the most notable looks.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyZ22y91N3mpi4qLJyN04EgwVuOnlRfKsceomoOA01TKKZXrTT4Wrwblnh2d_MQ5L0QOMCGbNg3-1JTzDpgDg_VyaAy07Kgo1xvHcrtTDC1jjq5wmMRKtru2BwKXHZaNZ4lgVXvdks00/s1600/black+dresses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTyZ22y91N3mpi4qLJyN04EgwVuOnlRfKsceomoOA01TKKZXrTT4Wrwblnh2d_MQ5L0QOMCGbNg3-1JTzDpgDg_VyaAy07Kgo1xvHcrtTDC1jjq5wmMRKtru2BwKXHZaNZ4lgVXvdks00/s640/black+dresses.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><i>Mila Kunis</i> attended the Miu Miu Fall 2011 show in Paris. She wore a Miu Miu Radzmire silk dress with silver embroidery on the bodice. <i>Mia Wasikowska </i>wore a textured black dress by Elie Saab to the premiere of her new movie, 'Jane Eyre'. I love the floor-length sleek satin 'Astaire' gown worn by <i>Camila Alves</i>. The asymmetrical dress with pleated hip detail is by Australian design duo Camilla and Marc. <i>Abbie Cornish </i>attended the premiere of her new movie 'Limitless' in a black crushed ramie-blend dress by Lanvin. At the premiere of her new movie 'Battle:LA', <i>Michelle Rodriguez </i>wore a Basil Soda Autumn/Winter 2011 gown. I'd prefer it without the puffy sleeve and weird necklace.</span></span></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br /><div><br /><br /></div>

This Week's Trend - Black Dresses

Red Carpet Fashion Black Dresses Black dresses were scattered all over celebville this week. These are some of the most notable looks. Mila...

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Abigail Betz - Autumn/Winter 2011

<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #666666;">Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection</span></span></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999;">by Abigail Betz</span></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">One of my favourite collections from Joburg Fashion Week is by designer Abigail Betz. Simple lines, wearable designs, rich wintry fabrics and a touch of regal elegance. Her graceful and classic pieces are beautifully crafted and deserve a place on the international fashion front.</span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #999999; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><b><i><br /><br /></i></b></span><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp4oPXl_YoVI61OrRvbVt44R0U2dqpCcFj9Fcvujrid1Bqhbd3AN2zyiz2N_g-EcD5dNsqj1h9tIVnksXn96dggUBo6-GmNscWZ12bC4XRma2h9nIW2OljFyrg2ldXZBpHVkT1yp3v_Y/s1600/Abigail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKp4oPXl_YoVI61OrRvbVt44R0U2dqpCcFj9Fcvujrid1Bqhbd3AN2zyiz2N_g-EcD5dNsqj1h9tIVnksXn96dggUBo6-GmNscWZ12bC4XRma2h9nIW2OljFyrg2ldXZBpHVkT1yp3v_Y/s640/Abigail.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The range was inspired by 50's style dresses with clinched waistlines and full skirts. Very polished and feminine. Longer-length pencil skirts and coat-style dresses were also shown. Fur and fascinators completed the look. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnz9pze32gogr7zSGIMtWnoBmtRArGXv0qbjbQKSdE7YCioqBKBz7IeuVi-LnaB122rbuOo3xnm_Yb0RvG6xeS7VXvKXIGEctmRmjurvT7FW44oIqvP0SgElgHQRKmLWFJUO5KmHMWzY/s1600/Abigail+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhnz9pze32gogr7zSGIMtWnoBmtRArGXv0qbjbQKSdE7YCioqBKBz7IeuVi-LnaB122rbuOo3xnm_Yb0RvG6xeS7VXvKXIGEctmRmjurvT7FW44oIqvP0SgElgHQRKmLWFJUO5KmHMWzY/s640/Abigail+3.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Printed dresses with full skirts added some floral flair to the collection.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINvfCw7Iv14f5gEjr8xr1frGlKgnHdBypEQENirxFI-u8B87kFfHyR2ChT_-sNCj-u1wtX1UmzJw0uryoMWNZ7b1ZL7jggCYl6YSapOiuQOfOn4UUl2GWCUxbkGsfvDUEwU6O1g8zM08/s1600/Abigail+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiINvfCw7Iv14f5gEjr8xr1frGlKgnHdBypEQENirxFI-u8B87kFfHyR2ChT_-sNCj-u1wtX1UmzJw0uryoMWNZ7b1ZL7jggCYl6YSapOiuQOfOn4UUl2GWCUxbkGsfvDUEwU6O1g8zM08/s640/Abigail+2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">These voluminous gowns are extraordinary. I like that it has been designed to suit any shape and not just the runway model. Abigail proves that minimalism and innovative design can outdo the fussy and fully embellished evening gowns that we usually see. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksmOEMzwbb2TFKeHwodv9pvuxYF9iPqjOJN59w0AurXJXNigMOvHvkrs80meDx3XndtP-GV1Grr4AQ6ErWvurDhHCTOVMyN_Qw7Q1S0e9GIEEb6BIUaMi9qealCKIu6_9h8GnT13uRkQ/s1600/Blog4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjksmOEMzwbb2TFKeHwodv9pvuxYF9iPqjOJN59w0AurXJXNigMOvHvkrs80meDx3XndtP-GV1Grr4AQ6ErWvurDhHCTOVMyN_Qw7Q1S0e9GIEEb6BIUaMi9qealCKIu6_9h8GnT13uRkQ/s640/Blog4.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"> Timeless and delicate couture wedding gowns rounded off a sensational show.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See the full collection at <a href="http://www.abigailbetz.co.za/">www.abigailbetz.co.za</a></span></div>

Abigail Betz - Autumn/Winter 2011

Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection by Abigail Betz One of my favourite collections from Joburg Fashion Week is by designer Abigail Betz. Simple l...

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A Newsless Newspaper

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEKLYhdE4FWCuWDsjg-i0liRn0fb10Y2AXNknlf0fXPEgTq5ECfllmKQXRCl0BHVtrCjRE4zRn96p7PllORogjCzaMUpOSGWkc40ceoukELWz_FCcxx0iXqLHxXjeB97Dg9xYSDd3cpI/s1600/newspaper.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtEKLYhdE4FWCuWDsjg-i0liRn0fb10Y2AXNknlf0fXPEgTq5ECfllmKQXRCl0BHVtrCjRE4zRn96p7PllORogjCzaMUpOSGWkc40ceoukELWz_FCcxx0iXqLHxXjeB97Dg9xYSDd3cpI/s1600/newspaper.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In Small Town, SA, nothing noteworthy really happens. We do have occasional offenses, minor political problems and some farm related issues. When these incidents occur, you can read about it in our local newspaper. 3 weeks after it happens or, most likely, not at all. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I recall the first thing I learnt about 'the news' in a Journalism lecture at university. That it's new, topical and based on current events that are significant to the society it is aimed at. That does <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> apply here in Small Town, SA. Our local and only newspaper has been running since 1903, and since then, the only thing that has changed is the introduction of colour photos. It comes out once a week, which is too often, as there is nothing relevant to fill the pages. Actually, there is, but you would probably hear about it from your next door neighbour, not your newspaper. I have no idea why they completely omit 'the news', as there <i>is</i> news to report on. Wherever you go, no matter how small or boring a place is, there will <span class="Apple-style-span">always</span> be something to write about.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">During the medical strikes of last year, our newspaper failed to report about the seriously ill patients that were turned away from the hospital, or the extent to which innocent people suffered. During the school strikes, there was no mention of the worried teachers, panicked parents or rebellious students. Nor the vandalism and intimidation that came with it. Two years ago, I heard over a national radio station about a major uprising against the mayor in our town. Our newspaper seemed oblivious to the riots and homes set alight. A string of violent crimes took place recently, but that too, of course was not important enough to feature in our local paper. So what then is? </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Well, each week, the front page story will almost always have something to do with the local high school. Students that did well in exams or victorious sports teams, cheerleaders, concerts or any other trivial school event. The next page will be a religious note, followed by 2 more pages of school news. Then a 'Women's Page' with copied-and-pasted health articles and really unappetizing recipes. This is followed by the last few pages, which reports on local sporting events. By sporting events, I mean school rugby and hockey matches and weekly results from the golf club. In between all the 'news', there are promotions, classifieds and adverts, which finance this publication. There are more advertorials than there are editorials.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I shudder to think that if the high school or golf club closed down, we may not have a newspaper at all. Maybe that's actually not such a bad thought. Perhaps you're wondering why I never applied to write for our paper. When I completed my Journalism degree, it was the first thing I did. However, they told me that they didn't need any 'journalists' to write for their paper, and they were doing pretty fine just as they were. At least I tried, so now I don't have to feel guilty about <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">not</span> informing the community every time something newsworthy <span class="Apple-style-span" style="text-decoration: underline;">does</span> happen. That's what we have neighbours for anyway, right? To tell us about the news. Newspapers are <i>so</i> 1903, they have become obsolete :P</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">So, as this farm-town newspaper has no real use, I have decided to collect my weekly copies and turn it into something fashionable. I'm going to use the picture below as inspiration ;)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZEBvngeSaaErt0gN0Is5bNzbiFQPFGEQ6ii9v709vf4vT9dqbvtdMTRR-CwdU3bU8r3WLZ9SWo9axBDa4YeycuObQKBoUo5J9gfT3aclxBGhdzPm9PP8ziV5cAQf65gq_3alueVSWPA/s1600/newspaper+dress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0ZEBvngeSaaErt0gN0Is5bNzbiFQPFGEQ6ii9v709vf4vT9dqbvtdMTRR-CwdU3bU8r3WLZ9SWo9axBDa4YeycuObQKBoUo5J9gfT3aclxBGhdzPm9PP8ziV5cAQf65gq_3alueVSWPA/s400/newspaper+dress.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>

A Newsless Newspaper

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Thula Sindi - Autumn/Winter 2011

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